How far is Teaneck, NJ from Elizabeth, NJ?

The driving distance from Teaneck, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.37 mi
00h 32m
Flight
19.09 mi
30.72 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.09 mi
Kilometers
30.72 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.37 mi
Kilometers
37.61 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elizabeth
Wed, Apr 22, 9:45 PM EDT
Return by in Teaneck
Wed, Apr 22, 10:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Teaneck
2026-04-22T21:12
Arrive Elizabeth
Wed, Apr 22, 9:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Teaneck
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
North Arlington
NJ

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

From Teaneck
11.3 mi
00h 16m
To Elizabeth
12.1 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Teaneck and Elizabeth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Teaneck and Elizabeth.

  1. 1

    Start on Emerson Avenue

    4 m · 4 sec · Emerson Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Laurelton Parkway

    98 m · 16 sec · West Laurelton Parkway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Belle Avenue

    623 ft · 27 sec · Belle Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Billington Road

    158 m · 21 sec · Billington Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Windsor Road

    123 m · 12 sec · Windsor Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Woods Road

    542 ft · 21 sec · Woods Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Belle Avenue

    37 m · 4 sec · Belle Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    43 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit right

    144 m · 13 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Teaneck Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Teaneck Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Degraw Avenue

    2305 ft · 50 sec · Degraw Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South

    1627 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: The Ridgefields

    1963 ft · 48 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    1.8 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    2.6 mi · 4 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left

    2790 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    7.2 mi · 10 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 1, US 9: Newark Airport, Holland Tunnel

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 78 West, US 1, US 9: Newark Airport

    1329 ft · 23 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway Tolls

    115 m · 5 sec · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway Tolls

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    2169 ft · 27 sec · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight left toward US 1-9 South: Newark, Economy Parking, North Area

    753 ft · 19 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1-9 South, NJ 21, US 22: Newark

    2591 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Executive Drive

    140 m · 11 sec · Executive Drive

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    2990 ft · 50 sec

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  28. 28

    Turn right onto East Jersey Street

    1164 ft · 36 sec · East Jersey Street

  29. 29

    Turn right

    11 m · 3 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Teaneck and Elizabeth.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
30 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
128.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
10.3 mi · 44%
Executive Drive
3.78 mi · 16%
New Jersey Turnpike
1.83 mi · 8%
I 78
1.4 mi · 6%
Teaneck Road
1.28 mi · 5%
Belle Avenue
0.97 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

7.18 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
19.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Arlington
00h 16m from Teaneck
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Teaneck and Chance Rain Showers near Elizabeth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Teaneck to Elizabeth?

The road trip is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

North Arlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.3 miles from Teaneck and 12.1 miles from Elizabeth.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.35 one way or $6.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Teaneck and Chance Rain Showers near Elizabeth.

Stop Ideas Near North Arlington

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around North Arlington and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 5.2 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 6.8 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 5.3 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 6.8 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Arlington.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

7 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

10 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

13 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Yonkers station

25 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Teaneck and Elizabeth. Straight-line distance: 19.09 mi (30.72 km).

Teaneck

#1 Teaneck

Township in New Jersey

Population40,446
Coordinates40.8976000, -74.0159700
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Elizabeth

#2 Elizabeth

The second most populous city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population128,382
Coordinates40.6639900, -74.2107000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: West Laurelton Parkway (-74.01593, 40.897626)
End: (-74.210651, 40.663974)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.82 gal
3.12 L · about $3.35
Round trip
$6.70
1.64 gal · 6.24 L
Estimated CO2
7.3 kg one way
Round trip: 14.6 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.35 $6.70
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.77 $7.54
Premium $4.95 $4.06 $8.12
Diesel $5.98 $4.90 $9.81

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Jersey · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Teaneck and Elizabeth. The current time is 21:12:46.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.